Patents by Inventor Gerry T. Hofman

Gerry T. Hofman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Software tool for automated diagnosis and resolution of problems of voice, data and VoIP communications networks
    Patent number: 6598183
    Abstract: A computerized system and method for testing and analyzing problems with communications networks is disclosed. The system computerizes and automates the testing of such networks by providing a computer with interface software that can communicate with the variety of different test equipment that is currently available. The system automates process that was previously performed manually by an engineer or technician.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: Cisco Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Grieco, James C. Hofman, Gerry T. Hofman, Luigi Grieco, Michael Brian